Is it time to stop being selfless?
During my childhood, I was raised to be a giver: ‘Adjoa give your brother some, Adjoa when you go to school give some to your friends.’...
Why the Hollywood sexual assault allegations don't surprise me at all
The recent sexual assault allegations among Hollywood have thrown me through a whirlwind of emotions. Everything from outrage to...
Let's talk Stereotypical Breakups
Stereotypical Breakup About 9 months ago, I went through my first breakup. It turned out being one of the biggest challenges and...
So what's next? Australia yes vote...
Thoughts post plebiscite – going forwards. On the 15th of November, Australia lit up in a rainbow when the yes vote was handed down....
'We don't suffer from Mental Health, that's a white people problem'
“The stigmatisation of mental health in the afro Caribbean community is a big issue. They teach you how to be strong and any sign of poor...
Pray and it will go away- Black Student Mental Health Matters
Mikai Mcdermott is a blogger, Youtuber and philanthropist. Through her Youtube videos, Mikai takes on taboo subjects regarding race,...
Growing up in a sex negative environment
For something that’s not meant to exist, sex really manages to permeate every decision made in a sex negative household. It was made very...
A Curly Girl’s Guide to maintaining Straight/Flat ironed Hair
Once in a blue moon I decide to straighten my natural hair. Before I started embracing my curls I would always wear my hair straight...
Miserable
One of my favourite country singers Kacey Musgraves once said ‘you try to tell me you want happiness, but you’re not happy unless you’re...